Suppressors Legalized for Hunting in MI

[243LPR]

Im not an archer, but wouldnt that be tough from inside a vehicle, especially at night? lol

Not with a crossbow.

[Stockrex]

Poaching in MI is like getting a tan in Socal. One cannot ignore tall tales of guys bragging about bagging dozen or so bambi.

It is unlikely that any of the bambis were taken with a suppressed weapon.

[yobuck]

Not with a crossbow.

You E town guys must have had lots of practice lol.

[fr3db3ar]

We collected info from surrounding states and there I'd evidence of increased poaching after approval.

[handirifle]

It only makes sense that if one is poaching, and CAN LEGALLY get a suppressor, he will continue to poach. So it could be they feel emboldened to just poach more. Buying a suppressor legally will not all of a sudden make them want to obey the law. Most of their rifles are bought legally as well.

The big advantage for a poacher, it the sonic crack is almost impossible (with the human ear) to tell what direction it came from. That's the main reason military snipers started to use them.

As for poor ballistics, most animals poached are done so at about 50yds or less, so bullet drop is not a big issue for them.